A researched consensus introduction to Steve Kerr's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked official NBA and Bulls histories, NBA career records, championship retrospectives, and verified archived box scores. The order prioritizes Kerr's two defining championship shots and closeouts, then represents his high-value shooting and reserve play across Chicago's 1996 and 1998 title runs and his pre-Bulls career high.
- #1. Kerr scored nine points on 3-of-5 shooting and, after Michael Jordan drew the defense, made the go-ahead 17-footer with five seconds left as Chicago beat Utah 90–86 in 1997 Finals Game 6 to win the championship. NBA History: Kerr's championship jumper in the 1997 Finals · NBA official Jazz–Bulls Finals Game 6 box score
- #2. Kerr came off the bench cold and made all four of his three-point attempts in 13 minutes, adding three assists and no turnovers as San Antonio erased a fourth-quarter deficit and eliminated Dallas 90–78 in the 2003 Western Conference finals. NBA video archive: Kerr's four threes in 2003 West finals Game 6 · NBA official Spurs–Mavericks West finals Game 6 box score
- #3. Kerr supplied 14 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals without a turnover, making four of five threes as the 72-win Bulls routed Orlando 121–83 to open the 1996 Eastern Conference finals. Bulls history: Kerr's role on three Chicago championship teams · NBA official Magic–Bulls East finals Game 1 box score
- #4. Kerr scored 11 points in 19 minutes, hit three of five threes, and committed no turnovers as Chicago survived Indiana 88–83 in 1998 Eastern Conference finals Game 7 to keep its final title run alive. NBA official Game 7 guide: Chicago survives Indiana in 1998 · NBA official Pacers–Bulls East finals Game 7 box score
- #5. Kerr set his NBA career high with 24 points for Cleveland, shooting 9-of-16 with three threes while adding three assists and a steal in a 107–102 road win over Indiana, an early showcase for the shooter who finished at 45.4 percent from three for his career. NBA profile: Kerr's career record and shooting percentage · NBA official Cavaliers–Pacers box score
Reviewed through 2026-07-18